Selectboard Meeting Minutes

Minutes of 4/22/2025

April 22nd, 2025

Carroll Board of Selectmen
Meeting of the Select Board
Meeting Minutes
April 22nd, 2025

“These minutes of the Town of Carroll Select Board have been recorded by its Secretary. Though believed to be accurate and correct they are subject to additions, deletions, and corrections by the Select Board at its next meeting when the Board votes its final approval of the minutes. They are being made available at this time to conform to the requirements of New Hampshire RSA 91-A:2.”

Minutes recorded by: Meg Basnar
Board Members: Brian Mycko, Bonnie Moroney, Jules Marquis
Members of the Public: Bobbi & Vern Amirault, Imre Szauter, Scott Sonia, Mike Gooden, Rena & Bill Vecchio

Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Signing of bills and manifests completed prior to this meeting.

Selectman Mycko motioned to approve the minutes of 4/8/2025, Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve minutes of 4/8/2025 passed.

The Select Board was presented with a Report of Cut for Brayfield. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to approve and sign. Selectman Marquis seconded this motion. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign Report of Cut for Brayfield passed.

The Select Board was presented with a Veteran’s Tax Credit Application. Selectman Mycko motioned to approve and sign. Chairperson Moroney seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign Veteran’s Tax Credit Application passed.

The Select Board was presented with a Certificate of Occupancy for Skoglund & Harley. Selectman Mycko motioned to approve and sign. Chairperson Moroney seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and sign Certificate of Occupancy for Skoglund & Harley passed.

The Select Board discussed changes to the Building Permit Application. Changes include the addition of Article 6, Section 1 of the Town of Carroll Water Regulations to the Building Permit Application as well as the addition of a $1,000 fee for building without an approved Building Permit as a first offense, $5,000 for building without an approved Building Permit for a second offense within 5 years of the first offense. The Select Board also approved the addition of a $75.00 fee for replacing the Building Permit. The Select Board also discussed having the Building Inspector provide regular reports to the Select Board and Land Use Secretary to inform them of work done and the status of properties, and requested he attend the next Select Board meeting.
Chairperson Moroney recognized Bill Vecchio, Chairman of the Carroll Energy Commission who presented the Select Board with a letter he drafted to Governor Ayotte. Vecchio informed on the letter and requested the Select Board Chair sign. Selectman Mycko made a motion to have the Chair sign, Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to have the Chairperson sign passed. Chairperson Moroney and Chairman of the Energy Commission both signed the letter (see attached).

Chairperson Moroney recognized Imre Szauter, Vice Chair and Secretary of the Carroll Energy Commission who informed on the final Affinity LED invoice for the installation of the LED Streetlights from the 2024 warrant article. Szauter requested the Select Board approve payment of this final invoice. Selectman Mycko made a motion approve and pay this invoice. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve and pay the final Affinity LED invoice passed.

Members of the Carroll Energy Commission informed on the possible installation of a light shield for one of the streetlights. This discussion is tabled until members of the Energy Commission can connect with the resident requesting this shield.

Chairperson Moroney again recognized Imre Szauter who followed up on the Town Hall sidewalk discussion at the last Select Board Meeting. Szauter informed he has reviewed the proposal and discussed it with the Public Works Director. Szauter requested permission to move forward with this proposal. Selectman Marquis made a motion to allow Szauter to move forward with this project. Selectman Mycko seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to allow Szau8ter to move forward with the presented proposal passed.

Chairperson Moroney discussed the town’s water regulations and recommended these be updated. Moroney cited an upcoming ISO inspection for the town and read information on ISO fire ratings (see attached). The Select Board discussed solutions to the current concern regarding the availability of water and the impact this may have on the town’s ISO rating, which will then impact resident’s insurance rates. Moroney informed she will reach out to legal and get guidance on the Water Commission’s limitations. Public Works Director Sonia informed on the use of water by new developments, and informed that pump #3 was replaced today. Sonia expressed his desire for a new well in the same area. Selectman’s Assistant will reach out to the water engineers hired by the town and make an appointment for Moroney and Sonia to meet with them to obtain guidance on next steps.


FOLLOW UP

Chairperson Moroney referenced the Master Plan for the town, and discussed the residents desire to preserve some of the historical buildings in town. Moroney discussed making the Historical Society a town Department or leasing one of the town buildings to the Historical Society. Select Board and members of the Historical Society discussed these options. Moroney informed that she will follow up with legal about the town and Historical Society’s options.
Credit Application for A&B Excavation tabled until further notice.

Chairperson Moroney followed up on last meeting’s discussion of Recreation Department, informing that after a review of the Department’s by-laws that this department is not in compliance with its by-laws. Moroney informed that currently there are only two sworn in members and no ability to make quorum. Moroney reported that the by-laws state there must be more than two members and this department is not following their own by-laws.

Chairperson Moroney asked Public Works Director Sonia about progress of bridge repair. Sonia informed he will follow up.

OTHER

Chairperson Moroney recognized Selectman Mycko who thanked all those that assisted with the Easter Egg Hunt. Mycko informed there were 7,00 eggs found by the kids in 12 minutes and the event was a success.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Bill Vecchio of the Carroll Energy Commission who informed on the Energy Efficiency Incentive rebate from Eversource related to the 2024 warrant article for the LED streetlight replacement. Vecchio stated this rebate was slightly less than expected, but accurately reflects the project. Selectman Mycko made a motion to approve and have the Chair sign. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to approve the Energy Efficiency Incentive rebate passed. Chairperson Moroney signed.

Chairperson Moroney recognized Public Works Director Sonia who informed on work on the sign for the Town Hall, Library and the Public Works Building as well as the roads being swept and the Recreation Area swept.

Chairperson Moroney made a motion to enter non-public for legal. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Roll call vote to enter non-public passed at 6:10 p.m.

At 6:46 p.m. Chairperson Moroney made a motion to return to public. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to return to public passed.

Chairperson Moroney made a motion to seal the minutes. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Roll call vote to seal the minutes passed unanimously.

Chairperson Moroney made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Selectman Marquis seconded. All in favor, none opposed. Motion to adjourn passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

Next meeting of the Select Board is scheduled for Tuesday May 6th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Carroll Town Hall Community Room.